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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.44, 1,211.16 and 230.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.44, 1,211.16 and 230.32 is: 345.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.44 : 1,211.16 = 230.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.44/1,211.16 = 230.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.44x = 1,211.16 × 230.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.44x = 278,954.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,954.37/807.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.48

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